Top graduate majors: education, social work, public administration, business administration and psychology.

More than 80 percent of full-time faculty members are tenured or tenure track, and hold a doctorate, first professional or other terminal degree.

Workforce Development

CSU Stanislaus plays a critical role in educating working professionals for California and the Central Valley.

An educated workforce is critical to the state economy. By 2025, 41 percent of California jobs will require at least a bachelor's degree. The state is projected to face a shortage of one million college graduates in the same year. (Public Policy Institute of California, 2009).

At CSU Stanislaus, 72 percent of transfer students and 79 percent of first-time freshmen are first-generation college students.

Economic Impact

CSU Stanislaus generates a total annual impact of $169 million to the regional economy and $269 million to the statewide economy.

The economic contribution of CSU Stanislaus sustains more than 2,000 regional jobs.

Nearly $677 million in earnings and $1 billion in statewide industry activity by CSU Stanislaus alumni are directly attributable to their degrees.

For every $1 appropriated by the state, $2.83 in regional and $4.50 in statewide spending is generated. Factoring in the enhanced earnings of CSU graduates in the Central Valley, nearly $20 in total spending result from every dollar the state invests.

Recognition and Distinction

The Princeton Review consistently ranks CSU Stanislaus as one of the best undergraduate colleges, a distinction awarded to only 15 percent of colleges and universities in the United States.

The American Association of State Colleges and Universities recognized CSU Stanislaus as one of 12 public universities nationwide that demonstrates exceptional performance in improving retention and graduation rates.

U.S. News & World Report ranks CSU Stanislaus among the top public universities in the West offering Master's and bachelor's degrees. Additionally, the university has been designated a "Best buy" in higher education for the past decade.

Forbes.com ranked CSU Stanislaus among the top 175 public universities for producing top wage-earning alumni.

The U.S. Green Building Council granted CSU Stanislaus a silver rating in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for the Naraghi Hall of Science.

CSU Stanislaus is among the top 100 colleges for bachelor's degrees awarded to Hispanic students. It is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution by the U.S. Department of Education.

The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) recognized CSU Stanislaus for its small class sizes and a low percentage of student debt at graduation.

CSU Stanislaus has a nationally recognized human resources degree program. Further, the student human resources management team consistently finishes first in regional and national competitions.